Places to Visit, Things to Do and Days Out in South East England
Britain's Finest Places to Visit, Things to Do and Days Out in South East England are listed below.
Bedgebury National Pinetum & Forest (Attraction / Activity)
Park Lane, Goudhurst, Cranbrook, Kent
The 2000 acre Bedgebury Forest offers family cycling, mountain-biking, riding, walking, Go Ape and adventure play for all ages and abilities. For healthy outdoor activity in... more
Uppark (Historic House)
South Harting, Petersfield, West Sussex
The elegant Georgian interior houses a famous Grand Tour collection of paintings that includes works by Pompeo Batoni and Luca Giordano. Also a fine collection of... more
Ashdown Park Hotel & Country Club (Spa)
Wych Cross, Forest Row, East Sussex
Prescription facials, aromatherapy massages, body and heat treatments, solarium, manicures, pedicures and make-overs are all on the menu and the professional therapists are always on hand... more
Goodwood House (Historic House)
Goodwood, Chichester, West Sussex
An extensive Sèvres porcelain service is also on show, together with French tapestries, fine furniture, and fascinating objects. History comes to life at Goodwood House, with... more
Eastbourne Pier (Attraction / Activity)
Grand Parade, Eastbourne, East Sussex
Camera Obscura is an original 360 degree Victorian projector, the only pier with a fully functioning attraction of this type... more
Anne of Cleves Museum (Museum / Art Gallery)
52 Southover High Street, Lewes, East Sussex
Other displays include the Wealdon ironwork gallery that illustrates this influential Sussex industry... more
Wentworth Club (East) (Golf Course)
Wentworth Drive, Virginia Water, Surrey
It spans just 6,200 yards from the back tees with a testing par of 68. There are five par fours in excess of 400 yards and... more
Goodwood Park Health Club (Spa)
Goodwood, Chichester, West Sussex
Between treatments why not try the sauna and steam room or the swimming pool. Alternatively just sit back and relax... more
Aqua Roma Health & Beauty (Spa)
Manor House Hotel, Newlands Corner, Guildford, Surrey
With a comfortable bedroom, excellent food and wine, this is not a restrictive health farm... more
Sandown Park Racecourse (Attraction / Activity)
Esher, Surrey
Viewing is excellent, as are the facilities, while you can see all you want to see at the secluded pre-parade ring if you want to avoid... more
Royal Pavilion (Attraction / Activity)
4/5 Pavilion Buildings, Brighton, East Sussex
Between 1815-1822 it was transformed by John Nash into its current distinctive Indian style. The magnificent decorations and fantastic furnishings have been re-created and the Royal... more
Brenzett Aeronautical Museum Trust (Attraction / Activity)
Ivychurch RoadBrenzett, New Romney, Kent
The Museum is an independent Trust dedicated to the memory of those living and dead, friend or foe, who served their country during wartime... more
Crowborough Beacon Golf Club (Golf Course)
Beacon Road, Crowborough, East Sussex
It will test accuracy rather than length off the tee as the fairways are narrow and there are plenty of hazards and the par four second... more
Loseley Park Gardens (Garden)
Guildford, Surrey
Other features include the magnificent Vine Walk and the delightful Flower Garden. An ancient mulberry tree - a potent symbol of the family´s fortunes for centuries... more
Marlipins Museum (Museum / Art Gallery)
High Street, Shoreham-by-Sea, West Sussex
The striking chequereboard facade on Shoreham High Street fronts one of the oldest lay buildings in Sussex, dating originally from the twelfth century. Towards the rear... more
The Grand Hotel (Spa)
King Edward's Parade, Eastbourne, East Sussex
From relaxing beauty treatments to muscle-testing technology in the gym, from elegant coiffure in the hair salon to cue control on the snooker table, The Grand... more
High Beeches Garden (Garden)
High Beeches Lane, Handcross, West Sussex
In spring the garden is full of colour and fragrance as a succession of daffodils, azaleas, magnolias and rhododendrons come into flower together with bluebells. In... more
PH20 @ Park House Hotel (Spa)
Bepton, Midhurst, West Sussex
The beauty therapists are using the exclusive Parisien Anne Semonin products, as well as Aromatherapy Associates and Mama Mio products. Spa members and hotel guests can... more
Booth Museum of Natural History (Museum / Art Gallery)
194 Dyke Road, Brighton, East Sussex
Children and families can explore the Museum´s collections through a variety of interactive displays in a new `hands on´ gallery. The Museum also organises an exciting... more
Savill Garden - Windsor Great Park (Garden)
Wick Lane, Englefield Green, Windsor, Surrey
Summer brings a contrast of colour, with the vibrancy of the grand Herbaceous Borders and the tranquil, pastel shades of the Golden Jubilee Garden. The Rose... more
Penshurst Place Gardens (Garden)
Penshurst, Tonbridge, Kent
Over a mile of yew hedging separates the 11 acre Tudor walled garden into a series of garden rooms. The gardens offer an abundance of variety... more
Tangmere Military Aviation Museum (Museum / Art Gallery)
Tangmere, Chichester, West Sussex
The museum now contains many fascinating exhibits including priceless historic aircraft, equipment used by SOE agents and flight simulators where you can try your hand at... more
The Walled Garden at Cowdray (Garden)
1 River Ground Stables, Cowdray Park, Midhurst, Surrey
The neglected secret garden was hidden within its original Tudor walls... more
The Home of Charles Darwin (Historic House)
Luxted Road, Downe, Kent
Don’t miss the study where he wrote ‘On the Origin of Species’ and take a walk down his ‘thinking path’. You can also relax on the... more
The Home of Charles Darwin, Down House (Garden)
Luxted Road, Downe, Orpington, Kent
It is here that he worked on his theories of evolution and wrote `On the Origin of Species by Means of Natural Selection´. Although small in... more
St George's Hill Golf Club (Golf Course)
Golf Club Road, St George's Hill, Weybridge, Surrey
The undulating fairways rollercoaster through the natural flow of the land with many elevation changes while pines, silver birch, sand and heather are characteristic features of... more
West Hill Golf Club (Golf Course)
Woking, Surrey
At 6,350 yards the course, with five pars including the demanding 212-yard 15th, is not long by present day standards but has changed little since the... more
North Foreland Golf Club (Golf Course)
The Clubhouse, Convent Road, Broadstairs, Kent
On the front nine, holes three and four are both birdie chances as they are short par fives but eight and nine are long par fours... more
Bailiffscourt Hotel & Spa (Spa)
Climping Street, Climping, West Sussex
Sample the wonderful selection of treatments and therapies. Healthy lunch and snack menus are available... more
Standen (Historic House)
West Hoathly Road, East Grinstead, West Sussex
The terraced garden has fine views over the Sussex countryside... more
Kalmora Spa (Spa)
Spa House, Winchet Hill, Goudhurst, Kent
Whether your aim is to revitalise your mind or regenerate your face and body, Kalmora provides you with a peaceful, calming environment - an opportunity to... more
The London Beach Spa (Spa)
Ashford Road, Tenterden, Ashford, Kent
Enjoy a healthy snack or light meal at the Juice Bar. The special ladies only area offers its own Jacuzzi, steam room and sauna... more
Tandridge Golf Club (Golf Course)
Godstone Road, Oxted, Surrey
Tandridge measures 6,277 yards from the back tees with a par of 70 and it wends it's way through mature woodland with spectacular views of the... more
Marriott Tudor Park Hotel & Country Club (Spa)
Ashford Road, Bearsted, Maidstone, Kent
Pamper yourself with a luxurious aromatherapy facial or a therapeutic reflexology session. Whatever the occasion, and whether it’s a whole day or longer, you will find... more
Spitfire & Hurricane Memorial Building (Museum / Art Gallery)
The Airfield, Manston Road, Ramsgate, Kent
´Dambusters´ and ´Channel Dash´ displays. The Merlin Cafeteria has superb views across London (Manston) Airport... more
Fishbourne Roman Palace (Museum / Art Gallery)
Salthill Road, Fishbourne, Chichester, West Sussex
The museum is built on the excavations of the former Roman palace of which the north wing can be seen by visitors. Britain´s finest collection of... more
Polesden Lacey (Garden)
Great Bookham, Dorking, Surrey
The walled rose garden is divided into four squares sectioned by paths, sumptuous rambler roses smother the pergola and the eye-catching water tower is covered with... more
The Priest House (Museum / Art Gallery)
North Lane, West Hoathly, West Sussex
Outside a formal herb garden contains over 150 culinary, medicinal and household herbs... more
Dove Spa - Bromley (Spa)
Baths Road, Bromley, Kent
The Spa's Art Deco-inspired design offers you an intimate setting providing a safe and comfortable environment where you can sooth away the stress and strain of... more
Hever Castle & Gardens (Attraction / Activity)
Edenbridge, Kent
Collections of Tudor portraits, furniture, tapestries and other fine works of art are in display. Set in over 30 acres of gardens that include, an Italian... more
St Mary´s House & Gardens (Historic House)
Bramber, West Sussex
In the 16th century South Hall is an exquisite gilded wall-leather, decorated with flowers, fruit and birds. The formal gardens have amusing animal topiary, and in... more
Brighton Sea Life Centre (Attraction / Activity)
Madeira Drive, Brighton, East Sussex
So go on, take the plunge and visit Brighton SEA LIFE centre soon!... more
Amberley Museum & Heritage Centre (Museum / Art Gallery)
Amberley, Arundel, West Sussex
The museum is also home to traditional craftspeople, such as the broom-maker, blacksmith and potter, plus a fabulous restaurant, gift shop and numerous picnic areas where... more
The Historic Dockyard Chatham (Attraction / Activity)
Chatham, Kent
Make rope on the Victorian Ropery Tour; be gripped by stories of life aboard our Three Historic Warships, be absorbed by the sights, sounds and smells... more
Weald & Downland Open Air Museum (Museum / Art Gallery)
Singleton, Chichester, West Sussex
Rescued from destruction, the buildings have been carefully dismantled, conserved and rebuilt to their original form and bring to life the homes, farmsteads and rural industries... more
Guildford Cathedral (Attraction / Activity)
Stag Hill, Guildford, Surrey
Building commenced in 1936 to a design by Sir Edward Maufe and was completed in 1961, retaining its unique position as the only new Anglican Cathedral... more
Nymans (Garden)
Handcross, Haywards Heath, West Sussex
The walled garden contains yellow and blue herbaceous borders, a huge wisteria pergola, a collection of old-fashioned roses, magnolias and camellias. Take a walk through the... more
Belmont Park (Garden)
Belmont, Throwley, Faversham, Kent
The pinetum to the west of the walled garden contains a variety of trees planted over the years by the Harris family. It is also the... more
Sissinghurst Castle Garden (Garden)
Sissinghurst, Cranbrook, Kent
Including the renowned and frequently imitated White Garden, hot-coloured cottage garden and lime walk providing outstanding design and colour through the season. The creation of Vita... more
Grayshott Spa (Spa)
Headley Road, Grayshott, Hindhead, Surrey
The pool complex, which overlooks the grounds includes a heated outdoor pool, indoor exercise pool and swimming pool with Infinity Whirlpool. Then there are the male... more